Root Different gen phones?

[highhacker]

I ended up sending that phone to VM and they replaced it for free even though i bought it from ebay.. it AAA keys were missing as it was 00000 out when i got it .

 

[Draconicfeathers]

Hey all, I just inherited this optimus LG and discovered that it's stuck on an inferior version of the android OS and requires a rooting and the link2sd app in order to let me have more than like 5 apps.

While I have jailbroken various iOS devices, I have 0 experiences with rooting Android devices, whatsoever. I like my phone, it's the first I've ever had with a camera flash, love how I can have a PSX emulator etc and I can't afford a replacement.

I've tried using the terminal to find out which screen I have since I discovered I need to know this before I attempt a root; the thread that said this sent me here but it seems like my phone needs to be rooted before I can even do this.

I installed busybox no root from the playstore and android terminal emulator and followed it's instructions but am still having issues with the commands, saying I need busybox and gep is not found etc.

I really want to have more than 5 apps at once, it's ridiculous.

Can someone help a newbie like me with laymen jargon?

PS I attached an image of what I get when I try to follow these instructions.

Here is my exact phone specs and model
http://m.gsmarena.com/lg_optimus_l9_p769-5025.php

 

[badblue1]

Welcome to the forums draconicfeathers, unfortunately this forum is for the LG Optimus V, although i would like to help you, you must post in your specific device forum here. Optimus L9 - All Things Root - Android Forums

Our phones are different, so i'm sure the way to root will also be different, ...Good luck

 

[Draconicfeathers]

Oh really? Thanks for the clarification!

 

[badblue1]

Oh really? Thanks for the clarification!

Yep, you must use a recovery designed for your device as well a rom for your specific device.